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A new film about the priesthood produced and distributed by the Order is receiving both critical praise and industry accolades. The Vocation to the Priesthood was sent to diocesan vocations directors and heads of religious communities in the United States, Canada and other areas where the Order is active. The film shows the many dimensions of the ordained ministry through the personal stories of priests, young and old. Woven among these personal testimonies is close-up footage of a priest celebrating Mass at an altar and preaching from a pulpit. The major questions a young man might have about a vocation are addressed in a positive way.
Among the industry awards The Vocation to the Priesthood has received is the Aegis Award in the “Documentary” category. The Aegis Award is the video industry’s premier competition for peer recognition of outstanding video productions.
The film was given the Award of Excellence in the annual Videographer Award contest. Out of nearly 2,200 entries, the judges said the film was “written, shot and edited in an exceptional manner."
The Vocation to the Priesthood was also a third-place winner of a Certificate for Creative Excellence in the religion, ethics and humanities category at the International Film and Video Festival. This contest, held in Redondo Beach, Calif., received more than 1,500 entries from 27 countries. The film also won honorable mention in the religion-ethics category in the Accolade Competition for craft and creativity in film, video, television and commercials.
Knights of Columbus Insurance agents have copies of The Vocation to the Priesthood (#R03LC) in either DVD or video format for showing at council or parish functions. It also may be ordered from the Department of Fraternal Services at 203-752-4270. Films are free to keep, but a shipping/handling fee of $3 per title is assessed to a council or assembly account.
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